Malibu

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Malibu, introduced in 1997 as an
                   all-new model, is a contemporary,
                   midsize sedan with classic styling.
                   The Chevrolet Malibu provides quality
                   and reliability competing with more
                   expensive products, and offers maximum
                   interior space with minimum exterior
                   size. It's a natural fit for Chevy's
                   high-value product lineup, positioned
                   between the Cavalier and Impala.


NEW FOR 2001:    * New series of radio system
                 * Programmable lockout
                 * Standard internal manual trunk
                   entrapment release handle (interim
                   introduction)
                 * "Spirit" cloth interior
                 * Four new exterior colours


MODELS:            Malibu    (4-door sedan)
                   Malibu LS (4-door sedan)


VEHICLE CLASS:     Midsize Sedan


ASSEMBLY           Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
LOCATIONS:         Lansing, Michigan (interim)


CUSTOMER PROFILE: The Chevrolet Malibu sedan is designed
                   to appeal to value-conscious buyers
                   (median age of mid-30s to mid-40s) who
                   want proven technology in a
                   contemporary, dependable car with
                   optimum roominess and features. They
                   want "affordable value" in a midsize
                   sedan that provides more-than-expected
                   qualities.


PRODUCT MILESTONES:
                   1996 - Media debut at the North
                          American International Auto Show
                          in Detroit
                   1997 - Launched as an all-new model;
                          resurrects the Malibu name which
                          was marketed by Chevrolet from
                          the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s
                   1998 - Power sliding sunroof available
                          on both models; leather seating
                          available on Malibu LS; and
                          Chevrolet "bowtie" replaces
                          first year's Malibu "wave" logo
                          on centre cap of wheels
                   1999 - Enhanced acoustic package
                   2000 - Front centre grille and emblem
                          changes; solar glass windshield
                          and back glass; standard engine
                          becomes 3.1L V6; lock-out
                          protection added; and new
                          optional decklid spoiler with
                          integrated CHMSL
                   2001 - New series of radio system;
                          programmable lockout; and
                          standard internal manual trunk
                          entrapment release handle
                          (interim introduction)

EXTERIOR FEATURES                          Malibu\Malibu LS
Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel                 S S

Fog lights                                             - S

Glass - Solar-Ray tinted windshield and rear window,   S S
Soft-Ray tinted side windows

Gold Accent Package - includes gold accents on         - O
emblems, nameplates, front grille splitter bar and
instrument panel appliqué

Mirrors - foldaway, left remote, right manual, black   S -

Mirrors - foldaway, power remote control (body-colour O S
on LS)

Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour                      S S

Mud guards - front and rear wheels (body-colour on     O S
LS, black on Malibu)

Paint - base-coat/clear-coat                           S S

Spoiler - rear, deck-lid                               O O

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel                   O O

Tires - P215/60R15 all-season touring blackwall        S S

Wheels - 15" x 6" steel with bolt-on wheel covers      S -

Wheels - 15" x 6" 5-spoke cast-aluminum                O S

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay        S S
(intermittent)

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

INTERIOR FEATURES                          Malibu\Malibu LS
Air conditioning                                       S S

Auxiliary power outlet                                 S S

Cargo convenience net                                  S S

Console - front floor, storage, armrest, cupholder     S S

Cruise control - steering wheel-mounted electronic     O S
with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

Defogger - electric rear-window, zoned                 S S

Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted                  S S

Heat ducts - rear seat, floor                          S S

Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes           S S
speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel
gauges; low fuel, low oil and windshield washer fluid
level indicators)

Lights - dome courtesy, instrument panel, ashtray,     S S
glove compartment and trunk

Mirror - inside, rearview with dual reading lights     - S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered vanity mirrors   S -

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated LH vanity    - S
mirror, RH covered

Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column                  S S

Trunk - release, power remote                          S S

Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger   O S
lock-out features (includes power mirrors on base
Malibu)

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

SEATS                                      Malibu\Malibu LS
Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats              S -

LS Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats           - S

Reclining bucket seats with leather seating areas      - O
(includes leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
knob)

Power 6-way driver adjuster                            - S

Seatbacks - rear, split-folding                        S S

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

SOUND SYSTEMS                              Malibu\Malibu LS
All Malibu sound systems include an electronically
tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan,
Auto Tone Control, Speed-Compensated Volume control,
TheftLock, digital clock and premium 4-speaker sound
system:

AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player                 S -

AM/FM stereo with CD player                            O S

AM/FM stereo with both cassette tape and CD players    O O

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

MECHANICAL                                 Malibu\Malibu LS
Battery - Delco Freedom II with run-down protection    S S

Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum                   S S

Brakes - 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)        S S

Drive - front-wheel                                    S S

Engine - 3.1L 3100 V6 with SFI                         S S

Engine block heater                                    S S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel            S S

Steering - power, rack-and-pinion                      S S

Suspension - 4-wheel independent                       S S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive        S S
(includes 2nd gear start )

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

SAFETY AND SECURITY                        Malibu\Malibu LS
Air bags - Next Generation, driver and front           S S
passenger, frontal

Brake/transmission shift interlock                     S S

Door locks - rear door, child-security                 S S

Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lock- S S
out protection

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic     S S
light control

Illuminated entry/exit system - with theatre dimming   S S
and ignition key removal

Keyless entry system - remote                          O S

Safety belts - front shoulder, height-adjustable       S S

Safety belts - rear seat child shoulder belt comfort   S S
guides

Tether anchors - child seat, 3-positions rear seat     S S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock                      S S

S - Standard Equipment.   O - Optional Equipment.

TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

FRAME              Integral body/frame


BODY MATERIAL      Two-sided galvanized steel on all
                   exterior body panels (including roof)


SUSPENSION front Independent, MacPherson strut, aluminum
                   knuckles, stabilizer bar
             rear Independent, Tri-link, stabilizer bar


BRAKES             Front disc/rear drum; (Delco ABS VI
                   system)


STEERING
Type               Power, rack-and-pinion
Turns              2.9
Turning Diameter   11.0 m (36.3 ft.)


WHEELS             15" wheels (steel - base)
                   15" cast-aluminum - LS


TIRES              P215/60R15 all-season touring


ENGINES            3.1L "3100" V6
Type               OHV, 60-degree V6
Block              Cast Iron
Cylinder Head      Cast Aluminum
Bore x Stroke      89.0 x 84.0 mm (3.51 x 3.31")
Displacement       3136 cc (191 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel               Regular, Unleaded
Fuel Induction     Sequential-Port Fuel Injection
Horsepower         170 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque             190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm


LAYOUT             Front engine / Front-wheel drive


TRANSMISSION       4-Speed Electronic Automatic with
                   Overdrive
Gear Ratios    1st 2.96
               2nd 1.63
               3rd 1.00
               4th 0.68
           Reverse 2.13
Final Drive Ratio 3.05


EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase          2718 mm (107.0")
Length             4836 mm (190.4")
Width              1763 mm ( 69.4")
Height             1433 mm ( 56.4")
Track       front 1499 mm ( 59.0")
             rear 1506 mm ( 59.3")


INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room
        front/rear 1001/ 955 mm (39.4/37.6")
Leg Room
        front/rear 1071/ 965 mm (42.2/38.0")
Shoulder Room
        front/rear 1410/1397 mm (55.5/55.0")
Hip Room
        front/rear 1331/1331 mm (52.4/52.4")


WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weights       1385 kg. (3050 lb.) - Malibu
                   1395 kg. (3075 lb.) - Malibu LS
Fuel Tank          54 L (11.9 gal.)
Seating            2/3
Liftover Height    723 mm (28.5")
Trunk Volume        464 L (16.4 cu.ft.)
Interior Volume    2801 L (98.9 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximums) 455 kg.(1000 lb.)

                   NOTE: Interior volume specifications
                   do not include trunk volume.

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